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Life Financial Corporation Names Robert K. Riley as President and CEO of Life Financial Corporation and Life Bank.

Aug 02, 1999 ... RIVERSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Life Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LFCO) today named Robert K. Riley, President and CEO of Life Financial Corporation, and Life Bank. Riley served as a Director on the Board of Life Financial Corporation, the parent ...

Louisiana-Pacific Declares Quarterly Dividend.

Aug 02, 1999 ... PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 2,1999-- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's (NYSE:LPX) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 a share. The dividend will be paid on September 1, 1999 to shareholders of ...

Hot Topic Signs Deal Selecting GERS Retail Systems as Their Retail Software Solutions Provider.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- GERS Retail Systems, a global provider of enterprise-wide database solutions for retailers and direct marketers, is very pleased to announce that Hot Topic Inc. (Nasdaq:HOTT), a nationwide specialty retailer, has licensed the GERS ...

HyperMedia Communications, Inc. Announces New NASDAQ Symbol.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- HyperMedia Communications, Inc. (OTC BB:NMNW), publisher of NewMedia magazine, today announced its NASDAQ ticker symbol has been changed from HYPR to NMNW. The change is effective as of Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. ...

Local Kids Volunteer Time to Help Russian Orphans; Buckner Kicks-off Back-to-school Shoe Drive At Valley View Center.

Aug 02, 1999 ... DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- August is the time for back-to-school shopping, as parents and kids rush the malls to get new school supplies, backpacks, clothes -- and shoes. This year youth volunteers will ask back-to-school shoppers to consider picking up an extra ...

Digital Island, Chiron, Allstar Systems, Objective Systems Integrators, Whole Foods Market, and EDGAR Online Conference Calls to be Broadcast by Investor Broadcast Network Over the Internet.

Aug 02, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Digital Island, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLD), Chiron Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIR), Allstar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALLS), Objective Systems Integrators, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSII), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFMI), and EDGAR Online, Inc ....

The WM Group's Northwest 50 Stock Index for the Week Ending July 30, 1999.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- The WM Group's Northwest 50 Stock Index closed at 7339.88 for the week ending Friday, July 30, 1999, down 224.29 points or 2.97% for the week. The six industry groups that make up the Northwest 50 Index closed at: -0- ...

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Releases June 1999 Cost of Funds Index.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced July 30, 1999, that the monthly weighted average cost of funds index for 11th District savings institutions for June 1999 is 4.504%. The index for May 1999 was 4.480% ...

Cinergy Thanks Customers; Cancels Voluntary Conservation Request.

Aug 02, 1999 ... CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Cinergy Corp., (NYSE:CIN) the parent company of The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company and PSI Energy, Inc., has announced that customers can return to normal power usage at 7 p.m. EDT this evening and thanked them for their response ...

EchoStar Communications Corporation Announces Conversion of 6 3/4% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

Aug 02, 1999 ... LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH, DISHP) announced today that Notices of Conversion were filed today by several holders with respect to a total of 613,250 shares of the Company's 6 3/4% Series C Cumulative ...

Networks Electronic Corp. Announces Receipt of New Offer to Purchase Company.

Aug 02, 1999 ... CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Networks Electronic Corp. (OTC BB:NWRK) Friday announced that it has received a new offer to purchase its shares which may exceed the consideration Networks Electronic is to receive from GWB (USA) Inc. pursuant to the ...

Two Multimedia 2000 CD-ROM Titles Surpass 100,000 Units Sold -- Offered At Discount for Month of August.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- American Sign Language Dictionary, Better Homes & Gardens Guide to Gardening claim best-seller status -- both titles discounted by 20% through August 31 on M-2K website Multimedia 2000 today announced ...

GE Financial Assurance Completes Acquistion of Signature.

Aug 02, 1999 ... RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- GE Financial Assurance today announced it had completed its acquisition of The Signature Group from Montgomery Ward & Company. The deal further strengthens GE's rapidly growing consumer insurance and investment business, and makes ...

Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Periods for Class Action Complaints.

Aug 02, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- The following was announced today by Stull, Stull & Brody: Notice to purchasers of the following securities for the following class periods: (NASDAQ:LDRT), (NYSE:HUM), (NASDAQ:NEON), (NASDAQ:PHYC), (NASDAQ:MWDSE) and ...

Cascade Financial Corporation Reports a 16% Increase in Annual Earnings.

Aug 02, 1999 ... EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Cascade Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CASB), the holding company for Cascade Bank, reported earnings of $4.1 million or $0.69 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 1999, compared to $3.5 million or $0.60 per diluted share ...

Harbor Commission Re-Election.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN PEDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Theodore Stein Jr. and Jonathan Y. Thomas have been re-elected as president and vice president, respectively, of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners. Stein was elected president shortly after joining the ...

Composite Power Corp. Announces News Conference About One of the Largest Green Energy Projects in the World.

Aug 02, 1999 ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- <Pre>News ConferenceWashington, D.C. Willard Hotel -- Taft Room 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 4 August 1999 -- 2 ...

The Venetian Sues Builder for Breach of Contract; Venice-Themed Mega-Resort Files Lawsuit in U.S. District Court Against Lehrer McGovern Bovis.

Aug 02, 1999 ... LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino (The Venetian), Friday filed a civil lawsuit in United States District Court for the District of Nevada against Lehrer McGovern Bovis (Bovis), the project's construction manager. The suit ...

Monsoon's Geologists & Engineers Elated With Drilling and Exploration Results On Their World-Class Gypsum Site.

Aug 02, 1999 ... PARLIER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- Monsoon International Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. (OTC BB:MIMF) Friday announced that the drilling program to test the potential of Monsoon International's gypsum property north of Las Vegas has been initiated. ...

RCS Portfolio Update -- June 1999.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- -0- <Pre> Summary RCS Portfolio Characteristics As of June 30, 1999 Dividend (paid 06/25/99) $0.074 Market Price Per Share$9.75 Dividend Yield(a) ...

KILL BW0187, ASIAN-STAR-DEVELOPMENT.

Aug 02, 1999 ... Please KILL BW0187, (ASIAN-STAR-DEVELOPMENT) Asian Star Development Inc ....

SmartPortfolio.Com Announces Investment Opinion.

Aug 02, 1999 ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1999-- SmartPortfolio.Com Announces Market News: Markets Continue to Slide The following is market news from SmartPortfolio.Com, Inc., located on the web at http://www.smartportfolio.com Stock prices are ...

Arizona, Missouri Approve Guardian's Acquisition of First Commonwealth.

Aug 02, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1999-- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America today announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Missouri Department of Insurance for its tender offer for shares of First ...

The Pomerantz Firm Alleges New ERA of Networks, Inc.'s Stock Price Artificially Inflated.

Aug 02, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1999-- The following was released today by Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP: Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP (http://www.pomerantzlaw.com) filed a class action suit against New ERA of Networks, Inc. ("Neon" ...

FEATURE/Fear of Power Interruptions Has Critically Ill Patients Scrambling for Cover.

Aug 02, 1999 ... MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--July 31, 1999-- Thousands of critically ill patients, dependent on respirators in order to stay alive, fear the potential of power outages during natural disasters, such as the current heat wave that is now sweeping across the Eastern ...

Investors Seek Return of Losses Announces The Desmond Law Firm.

Aug 02, 1999 ... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1999-- The Law Office of Leo W. Desmond today announced that securities actions requesting class action certification have been initiated in various courts alleging violations of federal and/or state securities laws on behalf of ...

Credence Systems Announces Graham J. Siddall as New President and Chief Executive Officer.

Aug 02, 1999 ... FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1999-- Credence Systems Corporation (Nasdaq NMS: CMOS) today announced that Dr. Graham J. Siddall has been named president and chief executive officer. Graham will also join Credence Systems Corporation's Board of Directors ....

Intel and Pacific Century Group Announce Agreements to Enable Broadband Internet Deployment in Asia.

Aug 02, 1999 ... HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Intel to Invest US$50 Million in Pacific Century CyberWorks; Intel to Supply Comprehensive Set Top Solutions Intel Corporation and Hong Kong-based Pacific Century Group (PCG) today announced agreements to enable ...

Silicom Reports Operating Results For Second Quarter 1999.

Aug 02, 1999 ... Kfar-Sava, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SILCF) today reported that second quarter 1999 revenues increased by 9 percent to US$ 1.43 million from US$ 1.31 million during the second quarter of 1998. Net income for the second quarter of 1999 ...

Florida Lottery Announces Results of FLORIDA LOTTO and FANTASY 5 Drawings; FLORIDA LOTTO Jackpot Rolls Over to an Estimated $16 Million.

Aug 02, 1999 ... TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Saturday night's FLORIDA LOTTO drawing produced a rollover, and the new Jackpot estimate is set at $16 million. Although no player matched all six numbers to win the Jackpot prize, more than 198,000 players won cash ...

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc Announces Tentative Contract Settlement.

Aug 02, 1999 ... CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) announced today that tentative contract settlements have been reached with the United Steelworkers Union, representing hourly employees at three iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan, managed by Cliffs ...

Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. Makes Announcement.

Aug 02, 1999 ... HAIFA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELRNF), a leading multinational high technology company, announces that Uzia Galil, its Chairman & CEO, has expressed his intention to retire from his present position in the near future. ...

Jack Canfield Named Luncheon Speaker at TAWPI Work Process/99 in Denver; Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Book Series To Speak on Personal Effectiveness.

Aug 02, 1999 ... DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Co-author of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, Jack Canfield, will be the special luncheon speaker at TAWPI Work Process/99 on Tuesday, August 3, commencing at 12:00 noon in ballroom 3 - 4 of the Colorado Convention ...

Humana Shareholders Have 21 More Days to Seek Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, Wechsler Harwood Reports.

Aug 02, 1999 ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- According to Wechsler Harwood Halebian & Feffer LLP (http://www.WHHF.com), which has filed a class action against Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) on behalf of all Humana shareholders who purchased the Company's securities between February 9, ...

Disney Holds Whimsical Festivities in Celebration of National Friendship Day; Pooh Friendship Day Concert in Philadelphia Features Kenny Loggins.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Disney and Winnie the Pooh were up to their tummies celebrating "Pooh" Friendship Day 1999. Disney hosted a free, open-to-the-public celebration in Philadelphia to celebrate National Friendship Day -- a holiday ...

Flashcom Delivers Low Cost, High Speed Internet Access to Denver; Digital Subscriber Lines Offer Internet Access Over 100 Times Faster From $49.95 a Month.

Aug 02, 1999 ... HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Flashcom Inc., the premier National Digital Services Provider (DSP), Sunday announced the expansion of their nationwide high-speed DSL service into Denver. Flashcom is the nation's largest DSL exclusive ...

NTT and TCSI Deploy New Version of Integrated Network Management System to Japanese Government Agency.

Aug 02, 1999 ... TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Largest Service Provider in Japan Partners with Telecom Software Leader to Offer Multi-vendor ATM Support TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq:TCSI), a leading provider of software for the telecommunications industry, and Nippon ...

Brazilian Wildcard Padaratz Wins Gotcha Pro, Hawaiian Big Wave Specialist Ballard Turns Small Wave Master to Win Gotcha Girl Star Pro.

Aug 02, 1999 ... HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BW SportsWire)--Aug. 1, 1999-- For the first time in the history of World Championship Tour (WCT) surfing competition, a Brazilian has won in Huntington Beach. Wildcard Neco Padaratz defeated fellow countryman Fabio Gouveia in front of more than 50,000 ...

Petrolsoft Introduces Wholesale Supply-Chain Planning Solution for Refinery-to-Terminal Distribution.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- System Helps Petroleum Companies Automate Stock Replenishment and Transportation Scheduling From Refinery to Wholesale Rack; Integrates With Retail Product to Form Superior Supply-Chain Solution From Refinery to ...

BHI Reports Second Quarter Results.

Aug 02, 1999 ... HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI)(PCX:BHI)(EBS:BHI) announced today that its operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 1999 were $0.06 per share (diluted) compared to $0.36 per share (diluted) in the three months ended ...

Microsoft Awards L&H New Contracts for Localization; Underscores L&H's Leadership in Localization Industry.

Aug 02, 1999 ... IEPER, Belgium and BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 2, 1999-- Agreement Builds on Long-Standing Relationship with Microsoft; Multi-million Dollar Contract Includes MSN, Encarta Encyclopedia Localization Projects, Games, MS Works and MS Money ...

RPK Security Signs Strategic Software Development and Distribution Agreement With RealNetworks for RPK SecureMedia.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Providing Strong Encryption Solution for RealSystem G2-based Streaming Multimedia Content RPK Security, Inc., the technology leader in strong and fast encryption for streaming media and RealNetworks, Inc ....

Maxim Pharmaceuticals Appoints Gary E. Frashier to Board of Directors.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN DIEGO--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Maxim Pharmaceuticals (AMEX:MMP, SSE:MAXM) today announced that it has appointed Gary E. Frashier, Chairman of OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Mr. Frashier served as Chief Executive Officer of OSI ...

Advanced Radio Telecom Receives Licenses To Build Broadband Wireless Network in Finland.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- --ART Nordic AB Takes Region Lead in Rolling Out Carrier-class Broadband Networks to Deliver High-speed Internet Services-- Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. (Nasdaq:ARTT), a broadband wireless Internet access ...

Cisco CENS Partnership Proves a Success for Jyra.

Aug 02, 1999 ... LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Jyra Research Inc (OTC BB:JYRA) announces that Cisco System's (NASDAQ:CSCO) professional services program, Cisco Enabled Network Solutions (CENS), is delivering new customer opportunities for Jyra. Unibank, one of Scandinavia's ...

Collagen Aesthetics, Inc. to be Acquired by Inamed Corporation for $16.25 in Cash.

Aug 02, 1999 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Collagen Aesthetics, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: CGEN) announced today that Inamed Corporation of Santa Barbara, California has agreed to acquire Collagen for $16.25 per share in cash, for a total value of approximately $142 million. The ...

Epitope Announces Third Quarter Results.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Epitope, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: EPTO) today announced financial results for its fiscal 1999 third quarter. Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 1999 were $2.7 million, little changed from revenues of $2.8 million ...

Inamed Corp. Agrees to Acquire Collagen Aesthetics Inc. for $16.25 Per Share.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Inamed Corp. (OTC BB:IMDC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Collagen Aesthetics Inc. (Nasdaq:CGEN) for $16.25 per share in cash, for a total of approximately $142 million. The directors of both ...

Jump.net's DSL Service Area Doubles With Covad Partnership.

Aug 02, 1999 ... AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Texas original DSL provider Jump.net announces it will broaden its DSL offerings in Texas to provide Covad Communication's (Nasdaq:COVD) ADSL service. "Texas GTE customers have had little choice when it comes to DSL," ...

STOCKWINNERS.com Announces Investment Opinion.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Daily option picks posted on the STOCKWINNERS.com web site provide traders with a flexible investment supplement to traditional stock purchases and short sales. "Our options specialists provide five new choices each trading day," ...

National Investors Council Announces Investment Opinion.

Aug 02, 1999 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 1999-- National Investors Council Inc. LLC Announces Investment Opinion on Omicron Technologies Inc. (OTC:OGPS) Omicron Technologies Inc. is in the business of acquisition, research and development, and ...

First American Financial Company Selects Glyphica's InfoPortal to Deploy Private Sales Portal to 400 Field Offices.

Aug 02, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Further accelerating the market adoption of Glyphica's InfoPortal(tm) solutions in the business information and financial services related industries, First American Title Insurance Company has selected InfoPortal(tm) to ...

TheSubway.com Announces Investment Opinion.

Aug 02, 1999 ... WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- TheSubway.com announces stock of the month, All Net Services Inc. (OTC BB: ANSC) with a 12 month target price of $10.00 per share. TheSubway.com announces stock of the month, All Net Services Inc. (OTC BB: ...

Micros-To-Mainframes, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results.

Aug 02, 1999 ... VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- - First Quarter Earnings $.02 vs. $.05 - M-T-M Reports $18,363,000 - 1st Quarter Revenue-up 8% - Professional ATG Services increased 5% to $5,301,000 for a record 1st Qtr - ...

Lamar Advertising Company Announces Record Second Quarter Ended June 30, 1999 Operating Results.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, today announced record revenue and operating cash flow for the second quarter ended June 30, 1999. ...

Wild Brain Inc. Receives $6.5 Million First Round Investment From Interfase Capital Partners, LP.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- As proof of its current value and projected continuing success, San Francisco-based international animation content provider Wild Brain Inc. will receive a first round investment of $6.5 million from Interfase Capital Partners, LP. ...

CBSI Helps Leading Computer Reseller Win Prestigious E-Business Awards.

Aug 02, 1999 ... FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Complete Business Solutions, Inc., (Nasdaq:CBSI) announced today that the E-Business application it developed for Forsythe Technology won the `Top 50 Intranet Award' from CIO Magazine and the INC/Cisco `Growing with ...

NewMedia Unveils the Next Wave of Internet Appliances in August Issue; Renowned frogdesign Designs the Ultimate Internet Kitchen Appliance for August Issue of NewMedia Magazine.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- In its August cover feature, "Get 'em in Their Underwear," NewMedia magazine examines the fast-emerging business of Internet appliances: what's available, what's on the horizon, how these appliances will impact both life at home ...

Aviation Sales Company Reports Record Second Quarter 1999 Results.

Aug 02, 1999 ... MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Aviation Sales Company (NYSE:AVS) today announced record revenues and net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. Operating revenues for the second quarter of 1999 rose 64.3% to $179.2 million, from $109.1 million for the same period in ...

Xilinx Online Field Upgradable Capabiliity Powers New Remote Server Management System From Apex; Spartan FPGAs Reconfigured for Digital Signal Processing Functions.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Spartan XL(tm) FPGAs from Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) are playing a key role in the latest remote server management product introduced today by Apex Inc. (NASDAQ:APEX). The Emerge 2000(tm) system from Apex, Redmond, ...

Genesis Health Ventures Announces Revision of Multicare Joint Venture; The Cypress Group and Texas Pacific Group to Invest $50 Million in GHV.

Aug 02, 1999 ... KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Genesis Health Ventures Inc. (NYSE:GHV) announced today it has reached an agreement in principle with The Cypress Group and Texas Pacific Group (TPG), its co-investor partners in Genesis ElderCare Corp. (the joint-venture ...

Onyx Software Attracts Key Software Industry Veterans to its Board.

Aug 02, 1999 ... BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 2, 1999-- Executives from Cadence Design Systems and FileNet Bring Broad Business Experience and Depth to Board of Directors Onyx Software(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ONXS) today announced that Lee D. Roberts, FileNET's ...

Forward Industries Partners With Digital Boardwalk to Begin to Develop Internet Strategy.

Aug 02, 1999 ... WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINES WIRE)--August 2, 1999-- Forward Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORD) today announced that it entered into a consulting agreement with Digital Boardwalk, a leading commercial web developer and e-commerce specialist, to begin to develop a comprehensive ...

Sensory Introduces Easy-to-Use Speech Recognition Kit for Under $50.00.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Sensory's VoiceDirect(TM) Kit Enables Product Development of Everyday Electronic Items With Speech Recognition Technology Sensory, Inc., the world's leading supplier of speech recognition ICs for consumer ...

Amdahl Corporation Broadens its Systems Management Solutions Set by Announcing an Agreement to Resell MainControl's MC/EMpower IT Asset Management Software Suite.

Aug 02, 1999 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Amdahl Global Solutions, a division of Amdahl Corporation, and MainControl, Inc., of Vienna, VA, today announced their agreement for Amdahl to resell MC/EMpower(TM), MainControl's popular and industry-acclaimed IT Asset ...